1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Bentley Arnage. (500 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 595 kg more than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Bentley Arnage (1,001 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | V8 Vantage | Arnage |
Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 1001 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 96 L |